Don't worry, Coldplay's not in jail or anything. As far as I know, Chris Martin didn't get in any trouble for roughing up that paparazzo in January (see video below). No, "Free Coldplay" means you get a free new Coldplay song, "Violet Hill," but only for a week, and the clock is already ticking. As a fan of Coldplay's biggest, most direct songs (I love the whole first album and most of the second), this song doesn't do a whole lot for me—too much trying to get serious, but a nice breakdown at the end. I'm still holding out hope that the album will be good, hipster cred be damned. Give up your e-mail address to The Man and download the song here.
But first, watch this awesome video again. "You're supposed to be a father!"
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